The furore over former SFA president George Peat’s claim he was asked by a prominent club chairman not to help Rangers continues to rumbles on.

Hotlinecallers are demanding he name and shame with others claiming it’s a storm which wasn’t needed to be let loose.

Pat Walker, Renfrew, said: “Peat has opened a can of worms and he should show belated integrity by coming clean on who this chairman was. All he has achieved is to fuel Scottish football’s conspiracy theorists and he has a responsibility to tell all he knows.”

George Walkingshaw, emailed: “What is Peat trying to prove making this statement about the call from a chairman of a prominent club, which happened 10 years ago? Surely when he was contacted he should have let the public know then who it was.

“This only leads to supporters thinking more about a vendetta against their team more than ever.”

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James Brown, Glasgow, said: "Peat talks about his “one regret", not helping his favourite club even more. He obviously doesn’t regret refusing to give HMRC ten years of Rangers players contracts when asked to do so. This guy refuses to acknowledge the horrendous damage that a cheating club did, aided and abetted by his office and others. We all know where Peat’s loyalties lie.”

James Robertson, Dennistoun, said: “Peat alleges it was a chairman who called and claimed he told him he shouldn’t break the rules to accommodate one club. But what is wrong with that.

“I am baffled as to what the problem is over a reasonable request.”

Eris Shand, Port Glasgow, said: “Peat is only trying to make himself relevant again by coming out with this rubbish as he’s getting bored in retirement. It’s a conspiracy too far for my liking and if he believes that this issue was his ‘one regret’ then it says it all about his time in office which to my mind was a story of shambles after shambles.”

Peter Innes, Dundee, said: "It's great to have both of the Old Firm in action in the Europa League group stage. I don't support either club but it's good for Scottish football's reputation to have teams playing in the later of stages of Europe. I think Celtic will get through their group and Rangers will fall just short but I'm looking forward to watching it all unfold."

Rab Harvie, Glasgow, said: "I'm worried about what's about to happen with Rangers against Villarreal as it's a massive step up for them so early in Steven Gerrard's reign. This Spanish side would wipe the floor with Celtic so it could be a very long night for the Ibrox side, I hope I'm wrong but this tie has the look of being a reality biter."

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Iain Carruthers, Stepps, said: "Rangers could be turned over in Spain against a good Villarreal side but these are the games which we have waited so long for and I'm just pleased we are at this level again.

"I don't have great confidence in our chances but this is a Rangers side under Gerrard which is now on a steep learning curve and the experience will stand us in good stead for the challenges ahead."

David Bryce, emailed: “All this talk of Celtic getting to the Europa League final pains me. Have these people watched us play in the last year? We have a manager who is tactically inept and a squad of mediocre players. If we get through the group stage then I'll be amazed. Realism is required here.”

And finally.

John Kerr, Coatbridge, said: “I’m delighted to Tony Watt getting to see his career is back on track at St Johnstone and I believe he’d be an excellent signing for Celtic next season. I hear he has his own personal trainer and is working hard every day so he’s getting his reward and if he continues to do well the he should be back in the hoops before to long.”

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Timeline: Rangers at war with the league

December 4, 2007

The SPL agree to postpone Rangers' game against Gretna to help them prepare for a Champions League decider against Lyon.

December 12, 2007

Rangers lose 3-0 to Lyon at Ibrox and crash out of the Champions League.

March 18, 2008

Gretna, in administration and ground-sharing with Motherwell, have a host of SPL fixtures postponed and rearranged at Almondvale due to problems with the Fir Park pitch.

SPL chief Lex Gold described the ongoing pile-up as "the most difficult and unprecedented fixture situation we have faced."

March 26, 2008

Record Sport reveals Celtic's are consdering a post-season tour of Japan, beginning on May 18 and potentially killing off Rangers' hopes of an extended SPL campaign.

April 16, 2008

A 93rd minute Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink winner sinks 10-man Rangers as Celtic close within one point of the league leaders.

April 22, 2008

The SPL agree to extend the league season by four days if Walter Smith's side reach the UEFA Cup Final - both Rangers and Celtic express unhappiness at the decision.

April 24, 2008

Rangers draw 0-0 with Fiorentina in the first leg of their UEFA Cup semi-final.

April 26, 2008

Walter Smith blasts Celtic chief Peter Lawwell's comments. He hit back: "Peter would be better coming out and saying he wants Rangers to play four games in a week because it suits his team and helps their quest to retain the championship."

April 27, 2008

Rangers lose a dramatic clash with Celtic 3-2 at Parkhead as the Hoops go five points clear.